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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.76, 821.64 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.76, 821.64 and 223.36 is: 335.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.76 : 821.64 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.76/821.64 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.76x = 821.64 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.76x = 183,521.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,521.51/547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.04

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